Feeling Guilt When You Say "No"People who live with chronic illness are often accustomed to feeling guilty when they aren't able to do something. Whether it's filling...reactions1comment
Feeling Foggy? Let's Talk About Brain FogBrain fog. It's a funny term, which while not often medically used, manages to perfectly encapsulate the struggles of its symptoms when your...reactions11comments
Why words matter even more with IBDAs I write this, I am delicately sipping disgusting colonoscopy prep. It's been a beast of a day. I've cried. I've vomited...reactions2comments
The Changing Role of Pharmacists in the Lives of Chronically Ill PatientsI just experienced something brand new to me and I wanted to share it with you all in case you have gone...reactions3comments
Weird Medicines - Smells and TastesYea, Crohn’s and colitis have some great medications that help us with the effects. For some of us, we achieve remission. Some...reactions1comment
Just Another Day in the Life of a CaretakerThis morning was just like any other day. The alarm went off. My husband and I jumped out of bed to take...reactions1comment
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 2Read part 1 here. Ask your GI about support groups in the area. Look online for support sources and groups that seem...reactionscomments
My Side Effects So FarYou can say that many Crohn’s medications are great for you. They are! If your body adapts to them, you can live a semi...reactions1comment
Survivor's GuiltThis is only a story. It is not meant to scare anyone out of treatment or surgery. It's simply meant to tell...reactionscomments
She Needed a Hero - So She Became Her OwnRecently, a lot has been talked about how Blake Beckford - ulcerative colitis advocate and model - was refused entry into a...reactions1comment
Do I know myself better than my medical team?Self-advocacy is a funny word. It's something I've always tried to encourage in my writing but lately, I'm struggling with a different...reactions1comment
Finding a New Nightly Routine with an OstomyEveryone has a nighttime routine they follow before collapsing into bed at the end of the day. For some, the typical bedtime...reactions1comment
Give Yourself Permission To FeelI was recently watching an episode of Ted Talks. If you're not familiar with Ted Talks, it's basically a "nonprofit dedicated to...reactions1comment
The Recent PainIt all started about two weeks ago. I was helping a friend move, and I had received a horrible cramping pain in...reactions1comment
Is There a Link Between IBD and Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects the female reproductive system. It is thought to affect up to 1 in 10 people...reactions1comment
7 Awkward Moments When Using a Public BathroomBathroom. Toilet. Restroom. Loo (as us Brits are prone to calling it). Whichever phrase you prefer to use, there's no getting around...reactions1comment
How to Support a Loved One In a FlareThere are a lot of questions people ask when I tell them I'm flaring. Most of the questions are about how people...reactions1comment
10 Steps To Becoming An Empowered PatientBeing diagnosed with any chronic condition is overwhelming in itself. Being diagnosed with IBD is especially hard because there are many topics...reactions1comment
IBD in the GenesDid you know that over 50 genes have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Although no one knows exactly what causes...reactions1comment
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 1These are some helpful hints that I've found based on my experience for the person who's been recently diagnosed with IBD. They...reactions1comment
